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S35 GDM

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,621 mi
Last recorded95,621 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 GDM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,621 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 95,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 95,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,428 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,428 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,939 miles

O/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 72,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 201,366 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 66,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
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S35 GDM is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S35 GDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S35 GDM registered?

S35 GDM is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S35 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 GDM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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